PlayStation 3 homebrew gets NES emulator: Filer v0.0.3 *UPDATE*

Landmark day for PlayStation 3 homebrew. A Japanese developer has released a NES emulator for the console using BD-J. The program also displays several image types. Details and video of the homebrew in action after the link.

Visit: QJ.NET PS3 Forums, PS3 BD-J NES Emu and Filer
Download: PS3 Filer v0.0.3

Update: Installation instructions after the link.

PlayStation3 homebrew seems to be picking up some tempo. A Japanese coder recently released a NES emulator for the console using BD-J. Aside from being an emulator, the program also acts as a filer that displays certain kinds of images (PNG, GIF, JPG).

Check out our forums for more information on the program courtesy of Cooguy1212. The forum thread is linked below. Anyhow, here’s a video of the homebrew in action, playing the classic of classics in video gaming, Super Mario Bros.

Visit: QJ.NET PS3 Forums, PS3 BD-J NES Emu and Filer

Here are instructions for how to install the homebrew, with instructions, thanks to Cooguy1212. Download link below.

1. Extract the the AVCHD folder in the compressed file to the main root of a USB device or memory stick
2. Place the roms you would like to play into the AVCHD you have just extracted to the root
3. Go to the Video section in the XMB on your PS3
4. You will need to click the USB or memory stick you have chosen
5. Select the BD-J homebrew game
6. Next, you will be brought to a file viewer in which, you may choose roms.
7. Now the game will start. Press the triangle button then go to the numeric pad
8. The 1 on the pad stands for select and the 2 acts as start
9. You may now press triangle and enjoy the game

Download: PS3 Filer v0.0.3

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